Marine Demons

The Mystery of the Waters

lips let them even be taken in their PRIDE: and for cursing and lying which they speak. (Psalm 59:12) One of the sins of pride is cursing and lying. Boasting is another manifestation of pride. To boast means to puff oneself up in speech, to speak vaingloriously. Arguing and disputing is another manifestation of pride (1 Timothy 6:4). James said, "the tongue can no man tame" (James 3:8). This could be due to Leviathan's influence, for he cannot be tamed. We need a work of grace in our hearts and lips to overcome pride's manifestations. Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron. (Job 41:20) A "seething pot" is a boiling pot. To seethe means to churn or foam as if boiling. It also means to be agitated. To agitate means to disturb. Yet another definition is to execute and trouble in mind or feelings. I believe this is a reference to anger. Anger is a manifestation of pride. It is also a reference to stirring up strife. Proverbs 28:25 says: "He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife." The New English Bible translates this verse: "A self-important man provokes quarrels." Those who are easily given to strife, anger and quarrels are controlled by Leviathan. His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth. (Job 41:21) Breath represents spirit. Evil spirits can manifest through the tongue. James said, a little member can kindle a great fire. Pride in our heart will manifest through the tongue. From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The breath of Leviathan kindles a fire.

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